Leysin American School
La Garenne International School
| General | ||
| Founded | 1,960 | 1,947 |
| Location | Leysin, Vaud | Villars-sur-Ollon, Vaud |
| Altitude | 1,350m | 1,280m |
| Gender Policy | co-ed | co-ed |
| Age Range | 12–19 | 5–14 |
| Campus Size | 4 hectares | 4 hectares |
| Academics | ||
| Curricula | IB, AP, High School Diploma | IGCSE, French Baccalaureate |
| Teaching Languages | English | English, French |
| Average IB Score | 32 | N/A |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 1:6 | 1:4 |
| Accreditations | CIS, NEASC, IB, College Board | CIS, Cambridge |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 300 | 110 |
| Boarding Students | 260 | 75 |
| Day Students | 40 | 35 |
| Nationalities | 50 | 30 |
| Fees & Costs | ||
| Tuition (from) | CHF 85’000 | CHF 58’000 |
| Tuition (to) | CHF 105’000 | CHF 82’000 |
| Registration Fee | CHF 2’000 | CHF 2’000 |
| Deposit | CHF 15’000 | CHF 12’000 |
| Hidden Fees (annual) | CHF 10’500 | CHF 5’800 |
| True Annual Cost | CHF 115’500 | CHF 87’800 |
| Features | ||
| Summer Program | ||
| Viewbook Available | ||
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Leysin American School vs La Garenne International School: Which Is Right for Your Family?
Both Leysin American School (founded 1960) and La Garenne International School (founded 1947) are among Switzerland's most respected boarding schools. Located in Leysin, Vaud and Villars-sur-Ollon, Vaud respectively, each offers a distinctive approach to education.
Academics: LAS offers IB and AP and High School Diploma curricula, while La Garenne provides IGCSE and French Baccalaureate.
Cost: Annual tuition starts at CHF 85’000 for LAS and CHF 58’000 for La Garenne. Including hidden fees, the true annual cost is approximately CHF 115’500 and CHF 87’800.
Community: LAS has 300 students from 50 countries, while La Garenne has 110 students from 30 countries. Both maintain small class sizes with student-teacher ratios of 1:6 and 1:4.